On July 9, 2004, the Joint Procedure Committee filed proposed amendments to N.D.R.Civ.P. 51 and 53, N.D.R.Crim.P. 46, N.D.R.Ev. 608, N.D.R.Ct. 3.1, 3.2, 6.5, 8.10, and N.D. Sup. Ct. Admin. R. 20 and 41. A synopsis is attached. A complete copy of the proposed Amendments may be obtained from the Clerk of the Supreme Court.

ORDERED, that a hearing be held on the proposed amendments, Monday, October 4, 2004, at 2:45 p.m., in the Ralph J. Erickstad Courtroom of the Supreme Court, at the State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota. Time for personal appearances will be limited. Any person wishing to appear must notify Penny Miller, Clerk of the Supreme Court, at least three days prior to the
scheduled hearing. Any person wishing to comment on the proposed amendments may do so in writing prior to the hearing. Written comments may be e-mailed to Penny Miller, Clerk of the
Supreme Court, at supclerkofcourt@ndcourts.gov, or addressed to 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 180, Bismarck, ND 58505-0530.